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I think that is very cute.
I would just let the dog go as long as she is not hurting the kitten.
You never know the dog might just take great care of the little kitten for you.

Yes, that is rather uncommon, although I never get tired of hearing about it or seeing it. Just let her care for the kitten, she probably will continue doing so even after her babies are born. I'm so jealous! New tiny kitten and new puppies on the way!

I don't know about that. She must really think it was her kitten might need to find out from the vet and see if it's ok. Good Luck with the kitten :-)

I'm not real sure but I have heard plenty of times that anmials will take care of other new born babies. I'm not all sure of the dangerous or anything though. That sounds sweet.

Since it comforts both animals, I would say let the mom play mother to this infant. I don't think it will bother her mothering instincts at all for when she has her litter. When she has her litter, there will be hormones to go into play to direct the mom in her behavior toward her own babies. Somehow her mothering instincts got turned on early. I would let her take care of the infant. She can probably do a really good job, except for feeding right now.. until her own milk comes in. Maybe just keep an eye out for her. I think the baby can feel the comfort of a mother this way.

I would say definitely let her mother him. She knows more about baby four legged creatures than you do, and he will probably develop a more normal animal personality this way. I would even go so far as to say that it is probably good for her as well. We all benefit from loving and being loved and it helps us flourish and reach more of our potential. I have seen a Tom Cat adopt a baby Weimeraner puppy, and hunt for and kill game for it. Their relationship continued to be good even when the dog was grown. Unfortunately, the cat got hit by a car, and the young dog visibly mourned him.

This is wonderful when it happens and as she is good then it can only help the little kitten. It will be more social and able to live in a household where there is a dog. That is a plus. Also the natural heat of the animal body will more conducive to the kitty thriving. Good luck with this little one and good luck with the new puppies. An exciting time for sure.

I really don't know a lot about Rat Terriers but this sounds so cute. I can not see the harm of letting her mother the kitten at all . I would imagine the kitten will be the one to miss her Surrogate mother if she has to be sent to a new home.

aw thats so sweet...i think in the animal world, once a mother, always a mother (except maybe amongst some humans!! lol)
have fun wtih your new family!!

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